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  1. 'Lincoln,' 'Argo' Earn Writers Guild Nominations

    Fri, 4 Jan 2013

    dramas earned nominations from the Writers Guild on Friday for outstanding screen writing. "Lincoln" is up for adapted screenplay , along with "Argo," ''Silver Linings Playbook," ''Life of Pi" and "The Perks of Being a Wallflower

  2. 40th Anniversary of 'The Godfather'

    Thu, 15 Mar 2012

    and Abe Vigoda, was nominated for 11 Academy Awards, winning for best picture, best actor for Brando, and best adapted screenplay . It spawned two sequels, released in 1974 and 1990. Film critic Jeffrey Lyons declares "The Godfather" to be

  3. The Oscars: Top 5 Backstage Moments

    Mon, 27 Feb 2012

    always puts me in line. I think it's great what she does, she's extraordinary." Jim Rash (winner, best adapted screenplay , "The Descendents"), on posing like Angelina Jolie: "I just saw her pose and I thought, you know what

  4. Academy Awards 2012: A List of Winners

    Sun, 26 Feb 2012

    Beginners." 14. Original Score: "The Artist." 15. Original Song: "Man or Muppet" from "The Muppets." 16. Adapted Screenplay : Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon and Jim Rash, "The Descendants." 17. Original Screenplay: Woody Allen, "Midnight

  5. Silence Is Golden: 'Artist' Big Winner at Oscars

    Sun, 26 Feb 2012

    early winner, claiming the first two prizes for cinematography and art direction. "The Descendants" won for best adapted screenplay , and, as expected, Woody Allen did not show up to collect his prize for best original screenplay for "Midnight

  6. Oscars 2012: Too Close to Call?

    Mon, 20 Feb 2012

    film set in the 1920s, won for best original screenplay, while "The Descendants" earned the trophy for best adapted screenplay . Earlier in the year, the producers guild gave "The Artist" their top prize, while the film's director

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  1. 2012 Oscar Trivia: Who Is Melissa McCarthy's Famous Cousin?

    Mon, 6 Feb 2012

    categories. Kenneth Branagh was previously nominated for best director and best actor, both for "Henry V," best adapted screenplay for "Hamlet," and best live-action short for "Swan Song." George Clooney and Warren Beatty have come close

  2. 2012 Oscar Nominees: Full List

    Tue, 24 Jan 2012

    Barrett "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" Scott Farrar, Scott Benza, Matthew Butler and John Frazier Writing ( Adapted Screenplay ) "The Descendants" Screenplay by Alexander Payne and Nat Faxon & Jim Rash "Hugo" Screenplay by John Logan

  3. 2012 Oscar Nominations and Predictions

    Mon, 23 Jan 2012

    Kung Fu Panda 2," and "Puss and Boots." Best Screenplay: "The Descendants"/"Midnight in Paris" Best Adapted Screenplay is the stronger of the two screenplay categories, Adams said, citing "The Descendants," "Ides of March

  4. 'Artist' Wins, Judd Apatow Slams at 2012 Critics Choice Awards

    Thu, 12 Jan 2012

    Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close" Best documentary feature: "George Harrison: Living in the Material World" Best adapted screenplay : "Moneyball," Steve Zaillian and Aaron Sorkin, story by Stan Chervin Best original screenplay: "Midnight

  5. THE OSCARS: Backstage Live Blog

    Tue, 30 Aug 2011

    on the door ... Now I know in case I ever make it back here." 6:50pm PT: Aaron Sorkin, winner of the best adapted screenplay Oscar for "The Social Network," mused about Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg backstage: "Mark, I think he's

  6. Why Didn't 'The Social Network' Win More Oscars?

    Mon, 28 Feb 2011

    Awards, "The Social Network" scored three -- best adapted screenplay , best original score and best editing. In the one of "The Social Network's" winners (best adapted screenplay ), noted the challenge of dealing with the movie's

  7. The Oscars: 10 Best Backstage Moments

    Mon, 28 Feb 2011

    To have these people tell me their personal stories really moves me to tears." Aaron Sorkin (winner: best adapted screenplay , "The Social Network") on Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg: "Mark, I think he's been an awfully good sport

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  1. Scene Stealers at Predictable Oscars

    Tue, 28 Feb 2012

    wasn't even nominated. Last night she stole the show here are the nominees for adapted screenplay rather her right leg stole the as Inspiring the best adapted screenplay winners to adapt their stance to hurt. This was no wardrobe malfunction. Angelina

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    nominated. Last night she stole the show here are the nominees for adapted screenplay rather her right leg stole the -- as -- Inspiring the best adapted screenplay winners to adapt their stance to hurt.
  2. Handicapping the Oscars

    Tue, 21 Feb 2012

    such a big movie either nobody has big stars yeah George Clooney and I think that film will get its award in the adapted screenplay category Alexander Payne but I think the artists. Time it's unique movie a movie like this doesn't come around

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    Clooney and I think that film will get its award in the adapted screenplay category -- Alexander Payne but I think the artists. Time it's unique movie a movie like this doesn't come around too often
  3. Angelina Jolie's Right Leg Oscar Look Goes Viral

    Tue, 28 Feb 2012

    down. Center stage at the Oscars ceremony that wide stance. required too much effort. Here are the nominees for adapted screenplay . The winners adapted their stance according. A moment of unscripted humor that late night comics have a full day

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    wide stance. -- required too much effort. Here are the nominees for adapted screenplay . The winners adapted their stance according. A moment of unscripted humor that late night comics have a full day to polished and
  4. Oscar Nominations

    Tue, 24 Jan 2012

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    shy. Although I was a little concerned it didn't yet have asked adapted screenplay nominee. That we just might not so much to worry about -- in or any big surprises for you best picture category.
  5. Oscar Nominations 2012: And the Nominees Are ...

    Tue, 24 Jan 2012

    bridesmaids. JC show and door for margin call Woody Allen for midnight parents. And Arafat for a separation. For adapted screenplay we have. Alexander Payne. Nat Faxon and for the descendants. John Logan for you go. George Clooney and grant

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    For adapted screenplay we have. Alexander Payne. Nat Faxon and -- for the descendants. John Logan for you go.
  6. And the Nominees Are ... Oscar Nominations Announced

    Tue, 25 Jan 2011

    Lisa told a bingo and stored number for the kids are right. And David side for the King's Speech. Each. For adapted screenplay we have. Danny Boyle and Simon both life for 127 hours. Aaron Sorkin for the social network. Michael John Lasseter

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    Each. For adapted screenplay we have. Danny Boyle and Simon both -- life for -- 127 hours. Aaron Sorkin for the social network. Michael -- John
  7. 2011 Predictions: Chris Connelly

    Thu, 6 Jan 2011

    look at a best picture nomination so blue Valentine. Colin Firth will win best actor Aaron Sorkin it will invest adapted screenplay . The Miami He will not the NBA championship. Barcelona will not win the champions league soccer. Knocked by arsenal

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    Valentine. Colin Firth will win best actor Aaron Sorkin it will invest adapted screenplay . The Miami He will not -- the NBA championship. Barcelona will not win the champions league soccer. Knocked -- by arsenal round
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